Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas #SundaySupper

In just a few short days, we’ll be stuffed to the gills and unable to even look at another bite of food. I know; I’ve been there. Many times, in fact. One of the great joys of Thanksgiving (besides the time spent with family and friends) is the food, especially the leftovers. This week’s #SundaySupper is all about making the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers, with dozens of recipes below ranging from breakfasts to desserts, and everything in between. My contribution makes good use of that leftover turkey.

You see, in our family, the stuffing rarely makes it to day two, thanks to all night fridge raids. The mashed potatoes are a close second to disappear. Starchy sides go fast around here. Then there’s the turkey. Lots of turkey, oh-so-good in simple sandwiches of white bread, mayo, fresh cranberry sauce, and nothing else. Sure, I could graze on that for days, but eventually most of us want something that doesn’t have the same flavor profile as the Thanksgiving leftovers. That’s where these enchiladas come in.

This is a completely new meal and one we enjoy here year round. Most often I make these enchiladas using one of those rotisserie chickens from the deli. But once I tried them with leftover turkey, there was no turning back. I imagine even leftover pork roast could be subbed in. Did you bake some sweet potatoes? Those could be chopped up and tossed in as well. The content of the filling is really up to you. Sometimes I add chopped onion, today I didn’t … they’re slightly different every time and always a crowd pleaser.

Saveur’s Mexican Rice makes a perfect side, and for refried beans, try this: In a non-stick skillet, add one can S&W Pinquitos (with juice) and one can pinto beans drained. Heat over medium high heat, and mash with a potato masher, cooking until there’s no more liquid. Garnish with some crumbled Queso Fresco, and viola, easy homemade, fat-free refried beans.

The ingredients can be tossed together in noÂ particular order.Â Usually I start with the turkey in a large bowl, then squeeze the lime juice over that and toss, then add the beans, the garlic, the pepper and cilantro.

Then mix in the 1/2 cup cheese with a little salt and pepper.

Before assembling,Â heat the tortillas for about a minute in the microwave (wrap in a damp paper towel).Â Spread about a half cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 glass baking dish.

On each tortilla, spread on a small amount of the sauce with a spoon (literally just to moisten). Cupping the tortilla in your hand (see above), spoon about 1/3 cup filling into the tortilla, fold both sides over, and place seam side down in the dish.

Lining them up neatly in the dish, you should be able to easily fit one dozen.

Once the dish is full, pour the remaining sauce over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar.

Spread about ½ cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking dish.

Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel, and microwave for about one minute.

To assemble the enchiladas, cup a tortilla in one hand, spread a small amount of sauce on the tortilla just to moisten. Spoon in ⅓ cup filling mixture, fold the sides over, then place seam side down in the baking dish.

Repeat with each of the remaining tortillas.

Pour remaining sauce evenly over the enchiladas, then top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.

I absolutely love the challenge of finding a recipe that uses up leftovers that makes it a completely new dish and this one just made it to the top of my “to try” list. I love the idea of turning Thanksgiving leftovers into a Mexican dish.Laura Hunter recently posted..Turkey and Stuffing Pasty #SundaySupper

This is such a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey. I love this idea. A completely new flavor with the leftovers. I may just grab some extra turkey turkey from my mother in laws dinner just so I can make this the next day. 🙂Sarah recently posted..Thanksgiving Hangover Sandwich #SundaySupper

What a marvelous dish! I remember making ham and turkey enchiladas after Thanksgiving when we were newlyweds…they were good, but yours look SO much better! I’ll squirrel away a little turkey to try this next week!